A list of significant events leading up to Monday’s announcement by a grand jury not to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown.
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California College Students Walk Out Of Class To Protest Tuition Hikes
Students in the University of California system staged walkouts on campuses throughout the state Monday, in response to proposed tuition hikes at their schools.
Superior Court rules Alaska education funding mandate unconstitutional
Superior Court Judge William Carey says boroughs are not required to help pay for public education. In his ruling, he says that the contribution is, essentially, a tax earmarked for a special purpose, which violates the state Constitution.
Judge temporarily halts EPA’s 404(c) process on Pebble Mine
The process allows the EPA to restrict or prohibit projects that could have adverse effects on fishery areas.
For better storm warnings, NWS goes local
Predicting storms in a fast-changing environment isn’t easy. But the National Weather Service is slowly working on a plan to improve their forecasts in Alaska — and across the country — by adding in the view from the ground.
Corporate officers of mining company in Western Alaska indicted by federal grand jury
XS Platinum and five of its employees and corporate officers have been indicted by a federal grand jury for alleged illegal discharges of mine waste water at the Platinum Creek Mine into the Salmon River and for making false statements to authorities.
Details limited on expanded deferred action for undocumented immigrants
Some undocumented immigrants may now be eligible for an expanded deferred action program announced last week by President Barack Obama.
Ferguson, Mo., Braces For More Protests After Night Of Violence
The unrest followed a grand jury’s decision Monday not to charge police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown in August. More protests are planned for today.
Lobbyist: State budget shortfall will affect Juneau
“If oil averages $85, the deficit for the state is about $3 billion,” says Kevin Jardell, the City and Borough of Juneau’s lobbyist for state issues.
Ferry Taku out of service for repairs Dec. 8-15
The Alaska Marine Highway ferry Taku will go into drydock for repairs the second week of December.